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SUMMARY:Children's Missions Day
DESCRIPTION:WMU’s Children’s Mission Day is September 16\, 2023. It is a day WMU sets aside to involve the children in your church in an active mission project. This year Children’s Mission Day is the same day of Serve Tour Philly\, a partnership with the North American Mission Board\, the Baptist Resource Network\, and Philadelphia churches. On September 15-16 churches across our state will be heading towards Philadelphia for a weekend of service. \nLearn about Serve Tour Philly \n \nOne way your church can help in Serve Tour Philly is through WMU’s Children’s Mission Day. The North American Mission Board has asked if the children of Pennsylvania could provide cards for one of the homeless shelters in Philadelphia. They will be handed out to those in the shelter during the Serve Tour. \nWould you consider asking your children to provide cards to the homeless? Would you ask them to pray for the person who will be receiving the card? Would your church host this Children’s Missions Day project? We hope you will say “yes.” \nThe cards need to be sent by September 7 to: Rev. Gerald Walters 5858 Washington Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19143. \nAnother opportunity is to engage your children in a local project in your own community. This year’s community theme is Operation Education. The suggestion for a local community project is to: \n\nServe your local schools through a project that demonstrates the love of God.\nCreate a project that meets the needs of someone who works for your school system or is served by your school.\nCarry out your project and share God’s love with the people you serve.\n\nLearn about WMU’s Children’s Ministry Day \n \nPlease let us know if you are planning to participate in a Children’s Missions Day project by emailing pa.sjwmu@gmail.com. Don’t forget the pictures of your mission activity. \n 
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/childrens-missions-day-3/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230828
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
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SUMMARY:Global Hunger Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The last few years have witnessed world-changing events that have disrupted supply chains and limited access to food for many people. Southern Baptists will\, on Aug. 27\, recognize Global Hunger Sunday to raise support for those in need. \nFor 44 years\, Southern Baptists have been raising funds to combat hunger around the globe. Originally started in 1978 as the World Hunger Fund\, Global Hunger Relief is dedicated to the fight to minimize world hunger and to sharing the gospel of Christ. \nGlobal Hunger Sunday is a great opportunity for churches to promote an offering to support Global Hunger Relief. Send Relief\, the compassion ministry arm of Southern Baptists\, helps to promote and distribute the offering each year. \nSend Relief focuses on five key areas: strengthen communities\, care for refugees\, protect children and families\, fight human trafficking and respond to crisis. The ministry sets up specific funds for these focus areas\, creates funds for specific projects and receives general donations to support compassion ministry efforts around the world. \nGenerosity toward Global Hunger Relief helps respond to crisis by meeting hunger-related needs in various ways. When famine or natural disaster strikes\, gifts to Global Hunger Relief provide resources for missionaries and other ministry partners to give food during those times of crisis. \nEfforts also include projects with a longer focus to offer sustainable solutions to chronic hunger. Missionaries and ministry partners will provide job skills training\, livestock and seed distribution\, clean water\, home reconstruction as well as medical care. \nIn 2021\, Southern Baptists gave $3.5 million through Global Hunger Relief\, and 100 percent of those gifts go toward meeting hunger needs with 20 percent going to needs in North America and 80 going toward international hunger needs. \nAlmost 800 million people around the world live with constant hunger\, and 1 in 6 in North America are undernourished. Southern Baptists are fighting the global hunger crisis through Global Hunger Relief. \nThrough Global Hunger Relief 100% of your donations go toward hunger needs. Nothing is taken out for administrative or promotional costs. \nOnce a year\, churches around the US will host a Global Hunger Sunday. We hope to inform and equip church leaders to emphasize this global crisis and lead their congregations to give to meet these critical needs. \nEstablished in 1978 as the World Hunger Fund\, Global Hunger Relief is an initiative of the Southern Baptist Convention dedicated to combating hunger and sharing the Bread of Life. \nGHR funds are used in Gospel-centered hunger projects that share God’s love in both word and deed. GHR-funded projects meet crisis hunger needs in famine or natural disasters\, but also focus on long-term\, sustainable solutions to end chronic hunger\, such as: \n\nJob skills training\nLivestock and seed distribution\nClean water\nHome reconstruction\nMedical care\nAftercare for human trafficking victims\n\nThrough Global Hunger Relief\, Southern Baptists are helping communities and lives be transformed… for today\, tomorrow\, and forever. \n\n100% of your donation goes directly to meeting hunger needs.\n20% of funds meet needs in North America\n80% of funds meet needs around the world\n\nGHR is a collaborative partnership between seven Southern Baptist organizations: \n\nEthics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC)\nInternational Mission Board (IMB)\nNorth American Mission Board (NAMB)\nBaptist Global Response (BGR)\nWomen’s Missionary Union (WMU)\nLifeWay Christian Resources\nSBC Executive Committee\n\nTo learn more about Global Hunger Relief\, visit globalhungerrelief.org\, and for resources designed to help churches recognize Global Hunger Sunday\, visit here. \nRead more about Global Hunger Sunday and how you can give by visiting the Baptist Press’s website.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/17991/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
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SUMMARY:National Day of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Americans from all walks of life will gather on May 6 to lift up our country in prayer on the National Day of Prayer (NDP). Our nation has endured a year marked by unprecedented challenges\, but we know prayer has carried us through these days and the hand of God will move us into a brighter future. \nThis year marks 70 years since Reverend Billy Graham stood on the capitol steps in February 1952 and called for congress and the president to establish a day of prayer. By April of that year\, President Truman signed the legislation into public law. \nThrough the decades\, the efforts of the National Day of Prayer Task Force have mobilized Americans to observe the National Day of Prayer in all 50 states and in U.S. territories to pray for those who lead and those in need in our nation. \nNDP President Kathy Branzell reminds us of the saying\, “History belongs to the intercessors who believe the future into being.” \nAs we believe and pray in 2021\, our theme echoes our prayers: “LORD pour out Your LOVE\, LIFE\, and LIBERTY.” Once again proclaiming a promise of God in our theme verse\, 2 Corinthians 3:17 NKJV\, “Now the Lord is the Spirit\, and where the Spirit of the Lord is\, there is liberty.” \n“It is our prayer today and throughout 2021 that the Spirit of the Lord would pour out and pour through us across America\,” said Kathy Branzell. “We pray to see the Lord fill our lives\, families\, churches\, workplace\, education\, military\, government\, arts\, entertainment and media\, with biblical\, not cultural\, not worldly\, but Spirit-empowered\, Spirit-filled LOVE\, LIFE and LIBERTY as designed and defined by our Creator and Savior.” \nThese prayers are lifted up across the country through the efforts of our tens of thousands of volunteers who lead their communities to organize over 60\,000 local events on the National Day of Prayer in the past. Last year\, gatherings pivoted to virtual formats to comply with health guidelines. We learned that moving to pivot means moving to more prayer and in 2020 we were able to engage with more people than ever before\, reaching into homes and hearts through tv\, radio\, and internet broadcasts. \nThis year our volunteer coordinators are preparing for a variety of events\, both virtual\, and in-person and events in creative formats such as prayer flights\, prayer drives\, television broadcasts\, and more. No matter the format\, there will be prayer from sunrise in Maine to sunset in the Pacific islands on the National Day of Prayer!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/national-day-of-prayer-3/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220918
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
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SUMMARY:Children's Missions Day
DESCRIPTION:WHY PARTICIPATE IN CHILDREN’S MISSIONS DAY?\nWhy should churches participate in Children’s Missions Day? It’s motivational. It’s easy. And it works! \nChildren’s Missions Day is motivational! \nChildren’s Missions Day is a great way to get the children in your church motivated and engaged in mission action in their own community. What better way to get them motivated than to help them to see that they are joining thousands of other children across North America to minister to people with the love of Jesus? \nImagine the impact the church of Jesus Christ could have in North America if children everywhere lead their entire church family to minister in their communities! \nLearn more HERE
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/childrens-missions-day-2/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220808
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20220524T131857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T131857Z
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SUMMARY:Send Relief Backpack Day
DESCRIPTION:Your church can meet needs and change lives this fall by participating in a nationwide backpack event!\nA backpack service project provides your church with the unique opportunity to serve a wide variety of vulnerable communities—all at one event! If your church is already engaged in an ongoing compassion ministry\, use the backpacks to help support that project or consider these ideas: \n\nPack School supplies for students in low-income families who are headed back to school\nPack stuffed animals and fresh sets of clothes for children in the foster care system\nPack hygiene kits and household essentials for newly arrived refugee families\n\nSend Relief would like to help your church minister to the underserved children in your city by gifting you with free backpacks to fill with basic necessities and back-to-school essentials! \nYou can also equip our brothers and sisters in churches in other parts of the world to hold the same event for hurting families in their countries—a donation of just $10 can provide a family in need overseas with a bag of food\, hygiene items\, essentials for disaster survivors and more. \nWe are so looking forward to seeing how you care for your neighbors this fall! \nRegister today to learn more and get your free backpacks!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/send-relief-backpack-day/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220314
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20211201T194951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T195548Z
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SUMMARY:Week of Prayer and Mission Study for North American Missions and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
DESCRIPTION:Every gift to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – 100 percent – goes to train\, resource and send thousands of missionaries involved in church planting and compassion ministries across the United States\, Canada and their territories. Our partnership with Southern Baptist Convention churches and individuals makes this work possible. \nMore information and resources can be found at www.anniearmstrong.com.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/week-of-prayer-and-mission-study-for-north-american-missions-and-the-annie-armstrong-easter-offering/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20211201T193119Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Reconciliation Sunday
DESCRIPTION:“For he is our peace\, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh\, he made of no effect the law consisting of commands and expressed in regulations\, so that he might create in himself one new man from the two\, resulting in peace. He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he put the hostility to death” (Ephesians 2:14-16 CSB). \n\nWe are committed to upholding the human dignity of every individual and advancing the cause of racial reconciliation. The gospel\, at its core\, is a message of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-21)\, in which we are called to love one another (1 John 4:20-21) since “Christ is all and in all” (Col. 3:11).
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/racial-reconciliation-sunday-3/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20211201T192816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T204120Z
UID:12904-1645315200-1645401599@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Focus on WMU Sunday
DESCRIPTION:WMU equips all believers to live their lives in unshakable pursuit—to know God more\, to show His love unconditionally\, and to make disciples who make disciples. \nWMU seeks to come alongside the church to accomplish the mission of God. From preschoolers to adults\, WMU provides relevant resources to learn about and pray for missions\, as well as opportunities to apply their knowledge and passion through giving\, serving\, and supporting missions. \nFocus on WMU week is an intentional time to focus on WMU’s impact in local churches\, communities\, and throughout the world.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/focus-on-wmu-sunday/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20210514T141045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T141045Z
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SUMMARY:Send Relief Backpack Day 2021
DESCRIPTION:Your church can meet needs and change lives this fall by participating in a nationwide backpack event!\nA backpack service project provides your church with the unique opportunity to serve a wide variety of vulnerable communities—all at one event! If your church is already engaged in an ongoing compassion ministry\, use the backpacks to help support that project or consider these ideas: \n\nPack School supplies for students in low-income families who are headed back to school\nPack stuffed animals and fresh sets of clothes for children in the foster care system\nPack hygiene kits and household essentials for newly arrived refugee families\n\nSend Relief wants to help you get started by providing your church with 24\, 48 or 72 backpacks completely free of charge or\, if your congregation needs more\, we would be happy to provide additional backpacks at our cost! \nYou can also equip our brothers and sisters in churches in other parts of the world to hold the same event for hurting families in their countries—a donation of just $10 can provide a family in need overseas with a bag of food\, hygiene items\, essentials for disaster survivors and more. \nWe are so looking forward to seeing how you care for your neighbors this fall! \nRegister today to learn more and get your free backpacks!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/send-relief-backpack-day-2021/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210215
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T141220Z
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SUMMARY:Racial Reconciliation Sunday
DESCRIPTION:“For he is our peace\, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh\, he made of no effect the law consisting of commands and expressed in regulations\, so that he might create in himself one new man from the two\, resulting in peace. He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he put the hostility to death” (Ephesians 2:14-16 CSB). \n\nWe are committed to upholding the human dignity of every individual and advancing the cause of racial reconciliation. The gospel\, at its core\, is a message of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5:18-21)\, in which we are called to love one another (1 John 4:20-21) since “Christ is all and in all” (Col. 3:11).
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/racial-reconciliation-sunday-2/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20201209T203914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T131641Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Missions Day
DESCRIPTION:Soar to new heights\, overcome old obstacles\, and be encouraged to live out God’s call! Join us this year as we learn what it means to be “Unstoppable” for Children’s Missions Day 2021. \nWHY PARTICIPATE IN CHILDREN’S MISSIONS DAY?\nWhy should churches participate in Children’s Missions Day? It’s motivational. It’s easy. And it works! \nChildren’s Missions Day is motivational! \nChildren’s Missions Day is a great way to get the children in your church motivated and engaged in mission action in their own community. What better way to get them motivated than to help them to see that they are joining thousands of other children across North America to minister to people with the love of Jesus? \nImagine the impact the church of Jesus Christ could have in North America if children everywhere lead their entire church family to minister in their communities!  \n  \nDownloadable resources can be found here.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/childrens-missions-day/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Outreach
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T131942Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on WMU
DESCRIPTION:WMU equips all believers to live their lives in unshakable pursuit—to know God more\, to show His love unconditionally\, and to make disciples who make disciples. \nWMU seeks to come alongside the church to accomplish the mission of God. From preschoolers to adults\, WMU provides relevant resources to learn about and pray for missions\, as well as opportunities to apply their knowledge and passion through giving\, serving\, and supporting missions. \nFocus on WMU week is an intentional time to focus on WMU’s impact in local churches\, communities\, and throughout the world. In 2021\, Focus on WMU is February 8-13.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/focus-on-wmu-2/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210119
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20210114T193656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T221007Z
UID:8715-1610928000-1611014399@www.brnunited.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy\, the North American Mission Board invites you on January 18 to help your church discover needs in your community and respond in strategic\, gospel-centered ways. \nYou have the opportunity to help your neighbors heal from the spiritual\, physical and emotional hardships of 2020. NAMB and we has free downloadable bulletin inserts\, graphics and how-to guides to help your congregation get started! \nAlso\, please let us know about your project by sending your stories and photos to stories@sendrelief.org. We’re excited to hear about how your church will be sharing the love of Christ in your community on January 18!
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200831
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20200116T154634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T215609Z
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SUMMARY:Mission Dignity Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Since 1918\, GuideStone Financial Resources has been on a “Mission” to provide “Dignity” to retired Southern Baptist ministers\, workers and their widows. These are men and women who have faithfully served God’s people and now find themselves struggling to meet even basic needs. Many served small\, rural churches that paid only modest salaries and couldn’t afford to contribute to their pastors’ retirement. Often\, these loyal soldiers of the cross had to work extra jobs just to make ends meet. \nMission:Dignity currently helps almost 1\,800 people with extra money needed for housing\, food and vital medications. It has also ensured a well-deserved dignity\, independence and\, often\, the ability to continue serving. \nTo promote Mission:Dignity Sunday in your church\, download videos\, ads\, sermon guides and more here. \nView video interview with Mission:Dignity’s Kyle Scott\, operations manager at GuideStone Financial Services: \n 
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/mission-dignity-sunday/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200508
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20200113T172320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T203037Z
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SUMMARY:National Day of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:The National Day of Prayer exists to mobilize unified public prayer for America. \nTURN TO GOD IN PRAYER\nThe National Day of Prayer is observed annually on the first Thursday in May. This day of observance\, designated by the United States Congress\, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” The modern law formalizing the annual National Day of Prayer observance was enacted in 1952\, and each year since\, the President of the United States has signed a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. \nPRAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY\nThis year’s National Day of Prayer will be observed on May 7\, and the theme verse is Habakkuk 2:14: “For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” However\, due to events around the world\, we will not gather in churches or town squares to pray. Instead\, we are encouraging individuals to pray throughout the day and to invite others to join with them online so that we may fill the earth with prayers of hope. \n#NATIONALDAYOFPRAYER\nWe ask that you post your written prayer by text or video on your own social media site with the hashtag #NationalDayofPrayer and join the prayer movement this year as we petition God to move in mighty ways across our communities\, our country\, and our world. \nAs a church\, you can make short prayer videos from key community leaders\, pastors\, and national leaders to support each area of emphasis and post these prayer videos at different times throughout the day. \nDownload social media graphics. \nSchedule for Thursday\, May 7:\n9:00 am – Pray for your community and neighbors.\n10:00 am – Pray for churches and their impact to share the Gospel.\n11:00 am – Pray for those that are vulnerable and those that have lost loved ones due to COVID-19.\nNoon – Pray for businesses and those that have lost their jobs.\n1:00 pm – Pray for teachers\, schools\, students\, and parents.\n2:00 pm – Pray for those serving in the military.\n3:00 pm – Pray for healthcare workers\, first responders\, and those in the service industry.\n4:00 pm – Pray for city leaders and state officials.\n5:00 pm – Pray for the President and national leaders.\n6:00 pm – Pray for a movement of God across our country and around the world.\n7:00 pm – Join with others across the country on your front porch and sing “Amazing Grace.” \nFinally\, we invite everyone to conclude the day with the National Day of Prayer Broadcast: Pray God’s Glory across the Earth\, which will be presented from 8:00pm to 10:00pm EST on GodTV\, Daystar\, Facebook Live\, and additional outlets. \nSOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Prayer Opportunities:\n  \n \nSBC President J.D. Greear offers tips for fasting as well as prayer points in the article\, A call to a day of fasting and prayer. \nThe Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention also has developed a prayer guide\, urging participants to pray for the Seven Centers of Influence on the National Day of Prayer.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/national-day-of-prayer/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200413
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
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SUMMARY:Easter Baptism Sunday
DESCRIPTION:J.D. Greear\, president of the Southern Baptist Convention has challenged Southern Baptist churches to participate in Baptism Sunday. Lead your church to celebrate baptism and encourage people to commit their lives to Christ on Easter 2020. The resources on this page will help you and your church members prepare for this special emphasis. \nAfter observing this special Sunday\, send video and/or photographs from the service to us at evangelism@namb.net. With your permission\, we would like to use the video and photos on our social media channels to celebrate what God is doing. \nSee related story.
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/easter-baptism-sunday/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200216
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20200107T135730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201012T202927Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Mission Day
DESCRIPTION:Join thousands of kids across the country in hands-on ministry in your community for Children’s Missions Day! WMU invites all children in grades 1–6 to participate on Saturday\, February 15\, 2020. (Note: Children’s Missions Day can be held any day of the year!) \nFrom feeding hungry people to visiting shut-ins\, boys and girls follow God’s command to “put your love into action” (1 John 3:18). Church groups create projects that meet needs in their own communities. WMU created Children’s Missions Day to move children out of their churches and into their communities to do missions. The first Children’s Missions Day was in 2008. Since then\, thousands of people have taken part in this special day. \n*You may have noticed we’ve recently changed the name of this event from Children’s Ministry Day to Children’s Missions Day. Don’t worry — this is not a typo! We’ve put plenty of thought and prayer into this change. Follow this link to read a little more about the difference between ministry and missions. \nIf you have comments or questions about Children’s Missions Day\, please email WMU President Theresa Krieg at Theresabkrieg@gmail.com or children@wmu.org. We look forward to helping your kids do hands-on ministry! \nDownloadable Resources:\nChildren’s Missions Day 2020 flyer \nChildren’s Missions Day 2020 press release \nChildren’s Missions Day 2020 clip art \nChildren’s Missions Day Customizable Certificate \nOrder More Resources (Badge\, Promotional Kit)
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/childrens-mission-day/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis,Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Whitworth":MAILTO:bethw@brnonline.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200211
DTSTAMP:20260608T165719
CREATED:20200107T134400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T213501Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on WMU (Feb. 10-16)
DESCRIPTION:WMU equips all believers to live their lives in unshakable pursuit—to know God more\, to show His love unconditionally\, and to make disciples who make disciples. \nWMU seeks to come alongside the church to accomplish the mission of God. From preschoolers to adults\, WMU provides relevant resources to learn about and pray for missions\, as well as opportunities to apply their knowledge and passion through giving\, serving\, and supporting missions. \nFocus on WMU week is an intentional time to focus on WMU’s impact in local churches\, communities\, and throughout the world. In 2020\, Focus on WMU is February 10-16. \n \nDownloadable Resources: \nRecognizing WMU in your church (pdf) \nWMU flyer (pdf) \nBulletin insert (2up\, pdf)
URL:https://www.brnunited.org/event/focus-on-wmu/
LOCATION:Multiple Places\, United States
CATEGORIES:Emphasis
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